In North Carolina the lifespan was 73.94 years in 1983 and 77.58 years in 2017
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Lifespan in North Carolina from 1983 to 2017
In 1983, the life expectancy in North Carolina was 73.94 years, which was 0.62 years lower than the U.S. national average of 74.56 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy in North Carolina was 77.58 years, which was 1.06 years lower than the U.S. national average of 78.64 years. On average from 1983 to 2017, the life expectancy in North Carolina was 0.89 years lower than U.S. national average. While North Carolina experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 0.55% slower growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.
Lifespan in North Carolina from 1983 to 2017: Men vs Women
In North Carolina, the life expectancy in 1983 for men was 69.71 years, which was 8.39 years lower than women’s average of 78.1 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy for men was 75.07 years, which was 4.94 years lower than women’s average of 80.01 years. On average from 1983 to 2017, the life expectancy for men was 72.72 years and women was 79.04 years. North Carolina experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.
Lifespan in North Carolina from 1983 to 2017: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 1983 to 2017 are Hawaii with 79.60 years, North Dakota with 78.54 years, Minnesota with 79.08 years, Nebraska with 78.07 years, New Hampshire with 78.26 years, while North Carolina has an average lifespan of 75.95 years. In 1983, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 77.49 years, which was 3.55 years higher than North Carolina's average of 73.94 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 81.34 years, which was 3.76 years higher than North Carolina's average of 77.58 years. In 1983, the life expectancy in North Dakota was 76.8 years, which was 2.86 years higher than North Carolina's average of 73.94 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy in North Dakota was 79.64 years, which was 2.06 years higher than North Carolina's average of 77.58 years. In 1983, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 76.78 years, which was 2.84 years higher than North Carolina's average of 73.94 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 80.62 years, which was 3.04 years higher than North Carolina's average of 77.58 years. In 1983, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 76.16 years, which was 2.22 years higher than North Carolina's average of 73.94 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 79.23 years, which was 1.65 years higher than North Carolina's average of 77.58 years. In 1983, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 75.62 years, which was 1.68 years higher than North Carolina's average of 73.94 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 79.35 years, which was 1.77 years higher than North Carolina's average of 77.58 years.
Data Source
The data used by Lifespan in North Carolina from 1983 to 2017 report comes from Mortality.org, a highly reputable platform that provides comprehensive demographic data on mortality rates worldwide. It's a collaborative project of respected research institutions such as the Department of Demography at the University of California, Berkeley; the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research; and INED - French Institute for Demographic Studies. Mortality.org's datasets are trusted globally by researchers and policy makers due to their rigorous research methods and commitment to privacy and ethical guidelines. As such, readers can be confident that our report offers precise insights into North Carolina lifespan trends backed by authoritative research.
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